About this Event
This Purbeck Goes Wild event is exclusively for families living in Purbeck or those who work or have established ties within the Purbeck community.
Step onto Wareham’s ancient Saxon walls with local historian Heather Scharnhorst and let curious minds lead the way. This gentle adventure traces the thousand‑year story of the town’s defences while inviting families to notice the wildlife, textures, and hidden details that bring the landscape to life. Along the route, there’s time to pause for snacks, tumble down grassy slopes, and explore the natural world that has grown around these remarkable earthworks.
📅 Date: Wednesday 1st April
Time: 10-11:30am
📍 Where: We will be meeting at St Martins Church walking around the Walls, ending on Wareham Quay - perfect for an ice cream!
📝 Other Important Bits:
This is a slow walk, with stops planned for snack breaks.
We will be crossing a few roads during the walk so all children will need to be supervised
Dress for the weather - sun hats and sunscreen if it’s warm, waterproofs if rain is forecast
Sturdy footwear (wellies or old trainers are ideal).
Getting there: The Number 40 bus passes through Wareham and the best bus stop is at The Red Lion (from Swanage) or Wareham Post Office (from Poole).
The nearest public car park is in Howard's Lane, Wareham BH20 4NN
And St Martin's Church is a short 3 minute walk.
There will be no toilets on the route but they can be found in Howard's Lane Car Park and on Wareham Quay where the walk will finish.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Martin's-on-The-Walls, North Street, Wareham, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
